Traffic Light Barely Lets One Car Go Through

August 7, 2006|Debra R. Gibbs

THE PROBLEM

Ronald Harp, who lives west of Boca Raton, contacted the South Florida Sun-Sentinel about the timing of a traffic signal in his Loggers Run neighborhood. Harp said the light changes so quickly, "barely" one car can pass through it. With nearby schools opening soon, Harp would like to have the light retimed, especially in the north and south directions.

THE BACK STORY

The intersection of W. Palmetto Park and Oriole Country Roads serves a busy area. There are more than 1,600 homes in Harp's neighborhood, and traffic congestion is compounded by drivers visiting the Publix supermarket and a shopping center that share the intersection with Loggers Run Middle School. Many drivers run the red light there, Harp said.

Tammy Lee, of the Palm Beach County Engineering Action Center, said the county would evaluate traffic flow at the intersection to ascertain whether there is a timing problem.

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THE PROBLEM

Ronald Harp, who lives west of Boca Raton, contacted the South Florida Sun-Sentinel about the timing of a traffic signal in his Loggers' Run neighborhood. Harp said the light changes so quickly, "barely" one car can pass through the intersection. With nearby schools opening soon, Harp would like to have the light retimed, especially in the north and south directions.

THE BACK STORY

The intersection of West Palmetto Park and Oriole Country roads serves a busy area. There are more than 1,600 homes in Harp's neighborhood, and traffic congestion is compounded by drivers visiting the Publix supermarket and a shopping center that share the intersection with Loggers' Run Middle School. Many drivers run the red light there, Harp said.

Tammy Lee, of the Palm Beach County Engineering Action Center, said the county would evaluate traffic flow at the intersection to ascertain whether there is a timing problem.